Just returned from the June 21st sailing of Serenade of the Seas to Alaska. I'm writing this review to help those of you like me who faithfully use these boards for help in selecting a cruise vacation and will answer some of the questions I had before leaving for the trip.

Background: Our group consisted of 11 adults, 9 kids, ranging in ages from 4 - 80. We spent 3 days in Vancouver and stayed at the Marriott on Hastings - great central location and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants.

Embarkation: Get to the pier early, before noon, and you will walk right on with no delays. Lunch is available when you board, but cabins are not ready until 1:00 pm. Read more